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Event number 74, 7401 Varistor defective

Varistor defective

Event numbers 74 and 7401 indicate that at least one of the inverter’s thermally monitored varistors is defective.

Varistors protect the electronics against atmospherically coupled energy peaks, such as those that can occur in the conductor loop of the PV array in the event of lightning strikes in the neighborhood.

Varistors are wear parts. Their functional efficiency diminishes with repeated strain as a result of overvoltage.

During normal operation, the varistors’ resistance is very large. After strain the resistance drops and it is necessary to replace the varistor(s).

Corrective measures for system operators:

• Contact an installer or an SMA solar power professional. The subsequent steps require the specialist knowledge of an electrically qualified person or installer.

If there is no conductive connection to the areas described, the varistor is defective. SMA Solar Technology AG recommends replacing all varistors immediately; replacement varistors and insertion tools can be ordered from SMA Service.

If there is a conductive connection, please contact SMA Service with the following information:

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